Mountain Lions in Nevada in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see mountain lions in Nevada. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 17 of the 120 sightings logged across the year (14.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for mountain lions in Nevada
14.2%
of yearly sightings
17
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
120
verified records a year
April 6.7%, May 14.2%, June 12.5%. Busiest month is May at 14.2%.
120 verified observations of mountain lions in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When mountain lions are recorded in Nevada
Peak month
May
17 records (14.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | 5% |
| February | 3 | 2.5% |
| March | 9 | 7.5% |
| April | 8 | 6.7% |
| Maypeak | 17 | 14.2% |
| Junepeak | 15 | 12.5% |
| July | 11 | 9.2% |
| Augustpeak | 14 | 11.7% |
| September | 5 | 4.2% |
| October | 7 | 5.8% |
| November | 14 | 11.7% |
| December | 11 | 9.2% |
Mountain Lions you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Mountain Lion | 120 |
In Nevada, May carries 14.2% of the year's mountain lions sightings, about 5.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (6.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (12.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The mountain lions most often recorded in Nevada are Mountain Lion. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which mountain lions you are most likely to see
- Mountain Lion120 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see mountain lions in Nevada in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 17 of the 120 verified mountain lions sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 14.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see mountain lions in Nevada?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and August.
What month is best for mountain lions in Nevada?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and August, based on 120 verified observations.
Which mountain lions are you most likely to see in Nevada?+
The most-recorded species in Nevada are Mountain Lion, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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